Okay, you don't really get much more in the traditional Italian flavors department than this. When you think of Italian food, you of course think of tomatoes. You think of basil. You think of olive oil. And you think of garlic. Now think of all of those aromas filling up your kitchen at once. That's what you get in this healthy and super hearty tomato and basil soup! This is one of my all time ...
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Sausage, Peppers and Onions in A Red Wine Sauce
Everybody knows that when you are taking in a game at the ballpark, a sausage, peppers and onions sandwich is the way to go! The spicy fennel taste of the sausage with the pungent peppers and sweetness from the onion on a delicious yeasty roll is a combination as easy to enjoy as cookies and ice cream. I have made this recipe a few times over the last few months, and decided to finally share it ...
Twice Baked Potatoes
Decadent spuds!! That's all there is to say about this recipe for Twice Baked Potatoes. Delicious baked russet potatoes loaded with four cheeses and Italian style seasonings! Yep, four cheeses!!! Combined with butter, sour cream, garlic, and pancetta, oh my. Simply decadent. Honestly, I am not a huge fan of baked potatoes, having grown up thinking baked potatoes were mostly served up as a side ...
Simple Panzanella Salad Recipe
Panzanella Salad is one of my favorite recipes. Simple and easy. I would say I make this at least every other weekend. It makes the perfect meal during the weekends, and also works as an appetizer or as a fresh snack. When I make this, it never lasts for longer than a day. You can make Panzanella Salad several different ways, the ingredients you decide to use really come down to your ...
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca perhaps has a naughty origin in Italy, but this recipe is a guaranteed hit. Each time I have made it, it is basically lick the plate worthy. Perhaps you have had this experience ... you go out to an Italian restaurant and the spaghetti sauce leaves you dying for more. How is it that they make that sauce so darned good? Tomato sauce recipes are truly a dime a dozen on the ...
Penne with Ragu alla Bolognese
Ragu alla Bolognese is a delicious chunky meat tomato sauce originating from Bologna Italy. Recently my wife and I went to Da Vinci's Ristorante in Greenville, SC for our eleventh anniversary dinner. I had the bolognese sauce on taglietelle pasta, which was absolutely delicious. A few days later I was looking in the old pantry for some dinner ideas and of course found some penne and crushed ...
Baked Cheesy Pasta with Pancetta and Spinach
This is another baked pasta dish that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your dinner table. Very rich and creamy, it's not an everyday dish. But you can pull it out every once in a while for a Sunday dinner. Everybody will be stuffed and happy. And the shape and texture of the orecchiette pasta surprisingly lends itself well to being baked in this dish. Ordinarily you want to serve pasta more on ...
Creamy White Tortellini Soup With Seared Chicken Sausage and Escarole
One thing that writing this blog has shown me over the last few months is that I absolutely love soup. And when you can apply that love to creating something new, sometimes you just outdo yourself. This Creamy White Tortellini Soup is quick, easy, and deliciously creamy. Not to mention packed with delicious seared chicken sausage, fresh escarole, and topped with chopped green onions. Prepare for ...